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Summer Boredom Busters

“I’m bored! There’s nothing to do!” If you haven’t already heard this from your kids this summer, consider yourself lucky. But chances are it’s coming. To help combat the evitable summer boredom, here’s a list of some academic, recreational and sports opportunities to help keep your kids busy, happy and out of your hair. Click on the blue hyperlinks for program websites.

BHSU Summer Academic Camps are day and multi-day camps about topics ranging from history, photography, accounting, music and more. The BHSU Athletic Department is offering team and individual sports camps including football, volleyball, basketball, softball, track and cross country.

Location: 420 Patriot Dr in Box Elder, Phone: 605-923-0030.

The Teen Center is a cool hang out for kids age 13-18 and has lots of activities, trips and programs.

Location: 1679 Ellsworth St, Phone: 605-385-5214.

The Youth Center is a great place for kids age 5 (and in Kindergarten) through 12 and offers a school age program, open rec, and youth sports. They also have Tae Kwon Do, piano and guitar classes. On August 12-17, they are hosting the Missoula Children’s Theater.

Location: 4300 Cheyenne Blvd in Rapid City, Phone: 605-718-4112.

Location: 120 E Adams St in Rapid City, Phone: 605-341-5010.

This is by no means an exhaustive list. There is a lot more going on out there! But hopefully it will help give you an idea of some things your kids (and your entire family) can do this summer. For more ideas, check out these sites:

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